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Copyright in cinematographic works and theatrical works

01/12/2021


According to Clause 1, Article 12 of Decree No. 22/2018/ND-CP, Cinematographic work is a work represented by moving images with or without sound and other means according to the principles of cinematic language.

Một cảnh trong vở trong ballet Kiều của Nhà hát Giao hưởng nhạc vũ kịch TP Hồ Chí Minh
 A scene from the ballet Kieu of HO CHI MINH CITY BALLET SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND OPERA)

KEY CONTENT SUMMARY

1. Concept of cinematographic works and theatrical works.

2. Copyright in cinematographic works and theatrical works.

1. Concept of cinematographic works, theatrical works..

  • Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 12 of Decree No. 22/2018/ND-CP, Cinematographic work is a work represented by moving images with or without sound and other means according to the principles of cinematic language.
  • Pursuant to Article 11 of Decree No. 22/2018/ND-CP, theatrical works are works of the performing arts, including: Cheo, tuong, cai luong, puppetry, national operas, physical plays, musicals, circuses, comedy, vaudeville and other performing arts.

2. Copyright in cinematographic works and theatrical works

  • According to Article 21 of the Intellectual Property Law, the copyright to cinematographic works and theatrical works is specified as follows:
  • People who work as directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, film editors, music composers, art designers, sound and lighting designers, studio art, props designers, effects and other people other cinematographic works are entitled to the rights specified in Clauses 1, 2 and 4, Article 19 of the Intellectual Property Law and other rights as agreed. 
  • Persons who work as directors, scriptwriters, choreographers, music composers, art designers, sound and lighting designers, stage artists, props designers, visual effects and other jobs The creativity of theatrical works is entitled to the rights specified in Clauses 1, 2 and 4, Article 19 of the Intellectual Property Law and other rights as agreed.
    • Organizations and individuals that invest financially and in material and technical facilities for the production of cinematographic works and theatrical works are owners of the rights specified in Clause 3, Article 19 and Article 20 of the Intellectual Property Law. 
    • Organizations and individuals specified in Clause 2, Article 21 of the Intellectual Property Law are obliged to pay royalties, remunerations and other material benefits as agreed with the persons specified in Clause 1, Article 21 of the Law on Intellectual Property.  
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